The 1990 California Attorney General election was held on November 6, 1990. Republican nominee Dan Lungren narrowly defeated Democratic nominee Arlo Smith with 46.77% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1990.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Arlo Smith, District Attorney of San Francisco
- Ira Reiner, Los Angeles County District Attorney
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Dan Lungren, former U.S. Representative
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Dan Lungren, Republican
- Arlo Smith, Democratic
Other candidates
- Paul N. Gautreau, Libertarian
- Robert J. Evans, Peace and Freedom
Results
References
